Billings Gazette Billings, MT 21 Jul 2007 Fred Michael, 92, of Billings, passed on to his heavenly home early Thursday morning, July 19, 2007. Fred was born in Billings on Oct. 14, 1914, to George and Mary Michael. He was raised and attended school in Hardin and, on Aug. 20, 1937, married Mollie Stricker. They resided in Hardin until 1940, when they moved to Billings. Fred worked in various positions until 1952, when he began working as a pipefitter and welder until his retirement in 1976. He enjoyed fishing and hunting in his younger years and always enjoyed good German food. Fred was very social, one of those people who could start a conversation with anyone, and he never met a stranger. Nothing was more important to him than his faith and his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mollie; two sons, Freddy Allen and Robert Dean; and siblings, George Michael, Henry Michael, Amelia Julius, Elizabeth Steinmetz, Mary Richards and Esther Michael. Survivors include two children, Sharon (John) Pearson and Calvin (Debbie) Michael, both of Billings; three grandchildren, John M. (Pam) Pearson of Billings, Tricia Pearson of Alexandria, Va., and Suzanne Michael of Billings; two great-grandchildren, John Wm. and Jordan Pearson of Billings; two sisters, Katherine Smalley and Martha Milhausen; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Sunday, July 22, from 2 to 8 p.m., at the Smith West Chapel, 304 34th St. West, and prior to the service on Monday. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, July 23, at the Smith West Chapel, with interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be sent to Messiah Lutheran Church or a charity of one's choice. The family wishes to thank the employees and residents of Aspen View Retirement Residence for befriending Dad during these last few months.